{"performances":[{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/birmingham-cathedral/2013/05/21/tuesday-talks","date_range":"21 May 2013","description":"Tuesday Talks are a long established part of the Cathedral calendar. We look at contemporary issues from a Biblical and Christian perspective. The pressures of working in the city can be enormous - an early start, deadlines, back-to-back appointments, endless meetings, and working into the early hours \u2013 can make it difficult to take time out and to grow as a Christian. \r\n\r\nTuesday Talks are a great opportunity both for the Christian and those wanting to look at the Christian faith to get to know Jesus better, and get to know other people working in the city centre. Talks begin at 1.10pm and last for 20-25 minutes.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Birmingham Cathedral","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/birmingham-cathedral"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/05/21/tuesday-talks","date_range":"21 May 2013","description":"Robert Wenley, Deputy Director\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Metropolis: Lunchtime talk","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/birmingham-museum-art-gallery/2013/05/22/metropolis-lunchtime-talk","date_range":"22 May 2013","description":"A lunchtime talk on Metropolis given by the exhibition curators at 1.00pm.  The tour will last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. \r\n\r\nTickets are \u00a32.00 per person and are available on the day from Gas Hall.  Please meet in the Gas Hall foyer.\r\n\r\nMetropolis: reflections on the modern city - \r\n23 March - 23 June 2013\r\n\r\nVisions of the modern global city by some of the world's most exciting artists, Metropolis brings together stunning work by 25 contemporary artists of the highest international standing to Birmingham and includes digital projection, painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media installation. \r\n\r\nMetropolis: Reflections on the modern city is a major showcase of international contemporary artwork jointly collected by Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and the New Art Gallery, Walsall and developed in partnership with Ikon Gallery, as part of the \u00a31 million Art Fund International initiative. Now shown together for the first time, these works represent an ambitious and nationally-significant new collection for Birmingham, Walsall and the West Midlands. \r\n\r\nImage credit: Nicolas Provost, Storyteller \u00a9 the artist. Courtesy of Tim Van Laere Gallery, Antwerp and Haunch of Venison, London.","venue":{"title":"Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/birmingham-museum-art-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Lunchtime Lecture","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/05/22/lunchtime-lecture","date_range":"22 May 2013","description":"Nicola Kalinsky, Director\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Book Club","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/urban-coffee-company/2013/05/23/book-club","date_range":"23 May 2013","description":"","venue":{"title":"Urban Coffee Company","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/urban-coffee-company"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"It's Horrible at the Hall!","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/aston-hall/2013/05/26/it-s-horrible-at-the-hall","date_range":"26 May 2013","description":"Visit Aston Hall for a day exploring the less-pleasant bits! From Civil War wounds, to the pests eating the Hall today. Hold a bug or a beast, take a gory trail, peer down a microscope at something ghastly and more!\r\n","venue":{"title":"Aston Hall","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/aston-hall"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Birmingham Architecture Festival Event","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/05/26/birmingham-architecture-festival-event","date_range":"26 May 2013","description":"The twinned forces of Still Walking and Birmingham Architecture Festival have created two parallel guided tours celebrating the work of architect John Henry Chamberlain. These tours feature Birmingham\u2019s art school in Margaret Street and Ikon\u2019s current home, the former Oozells Street School. Architecture Victoriana: Art is led by Still Walking\u2019s Ben Waddington and Architecture Victoriana: Brick is led by architect Joe Holyoak. Both tours culminate at Ikon Gallery, where participants can visit the current exhibitions and the new Caf\u00e9 Opus.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/birmingham-cathedral/2013/05/28/tuesday-talks","date_range":"28 May 2013","description":"Tuesday Talks are a long established part of the Cathedral calendar. We look at contemporary issues from a Biblical and Christian perspective. The pressures of working in the city can be enormous - an early start, deadlines, back-to-back appointments, endless meetings, and working into the early hours \u2013 can make it difficult to take time out and to grow as a Christian. \r\n\r\nTuesday Talks are a great opportunity both for the Christian and those wanting to look at the Christian faith to get to know Jesus better, and get to know other people working in the city centre. Talks begin at 1.10pm and last for 20-25 minutes.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Birmingham Cathedral","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/birmingham-cathedral"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/05/28/tuesday-talks","date_range":"28 May 2013","description":"Barbara Fogarty, Gallery Guide\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Book Club Meeting","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ort-cafe/2013/05/28/book-club-meeting","date_range":"28 May 2013","description":"","venue":{"title":"Ort Cafe","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ort-cafe"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Book Club","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/urban-coffee-company/2013/05/30/book-club","date_range":"30 May 2013","description":"","venue":{"title":"Urban Coffee Company","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/urban-coffee-company"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Meet Wu Ming ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/waterstones-new-st/2013/05/31/meet-wu-ming","date_range":"31 May 2013","description":"We are big fans of Wu Ming (previously Luther Blisset) at New St, so we are very excited to welcome Wu Ming Number 1 to the store. Roberto will be discussing their new novel, Altai. If you are not able to come to the event, feel free to contact us about reserving a signed copy.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Waterstone's, New St","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/waterstones-new-st"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Nubian Readers\u2019 Book Club","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-drum/2013/05/31/nubian-readers-book-club","date_range":"31 May 2013","description":"If you\u2019re a fan of books written by African, African-Caribbean and African-American authors then join the Nubian Readers\u2019 Book Club. The lively group meets on the last Friday of every month.","venue":{"title":"The Drum","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-drum"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Only Fools and....Boycie","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-public/2013/06/01/only-fools-and-boycie","date_range":" 1 Jun 2013","description":"An intimate evening with Only Fools And Horses actor John Challis\r\n\r\nEnjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of the nation\u2019s greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1\u2019s Only Fools and Horses.\r\n\r\nIn this one-off show the national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career.  Having worked with some of the biggest names in show business, he\u2019ll be spilling the beans about Only Fools and Horses, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Oliver Reed, George Best, Dr Who, Coronation Street and much more.\r\n\r\nThe show will also celebrate the launch of the second volume of Challis\u2019 autobiography, Being Boycie, and Mr Challis will sign copies during the interval and after his performance.","venue":{"title":"The Public","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-public"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/birmingham-cathedral/2013/06/04/tuesday-talks","date_range":" 4 Jun 2013","description":"Tuesday Talks are a long established part of the Cathedral calendar. We look at contemporary issues from a Biblical and Christian perspective. The pressures of working in the city can be enormous - an early start, deadlines, back-to-back appointments, endless meetings, and working into the early hours \u2013 can make it difficult to take time out and to grow as a Christian. \r\n\r\nTuesday Talks are a great opportunity both for the Christian and those wanting to look at the Christian faith to get to know Jesus better, and get to know other people working in the city centre. Talks begin at 1.10pm and last for 20-25 minutes.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Birmingham Cathedral","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/birmingham-cathedral"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/06/04/tuesday-talks","date_range":" 4 Jun 2013","description":"Sophie Bostock, Assistant Curator","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Lunchtime Lecture","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/06/05/lunchtime-lecture","date_range":" 5 Jun 2013","description":"Vanessa Remington, Assistant Curator of Paintings, The Royal Collection\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Thinking Differently with Foucault","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/university-of-birmingham/2013/06/05/thinking-differently-with-foucault","date_range":" 5 Jun 2013","description":"**R19 School of Education**\r\n\r\nThe work of Michel Foucault is, for the most part, very partially read and used by educational researchers, he is used as a theorist of domination. Here I want to explore a different reading of Foucault as a theorist of resistance and consider some ways in which his work has a particular and urgent relevance to our experience of current education policy. The presentation will draw in part on my book Foucault, Power and Education (Routledge 2012).\r\n","venue":{"title":"University of Birmingham","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/university-of-birmingham"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Speak Up! With John Berkavitch & Dean Atta","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/hare-and-hounds/2013/06/05/speak-up-with-john-berkavitch-dean-atta","date_range":" 5 Jun 2013","description":"He's just finished his scratch run of his amazing new piece \"Shame\" which is one of the most wonderful things I have seen and I'm not just saying that because we are pals. When it comes out we should all go, together! Yes. He's also one of the most good poets. And he has a pretty sassy haircut...\r\n","venue":{"title":"Hare & Hounds","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/hare-and-hounds"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tales and Ales Session","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/prince-of-wales/2013/06/05/tales-and-ales-session","date_range":" 5 Jun 2013","description":"This storytelling session takes place in the Cocktail Room of the Prince of Wales, Moseley.\r\n\r\nCome along to sample tales and ales at an informal storytelling venue.\r\n\r\nCome to tell tales, listen to stories, drink good beer, meet up with your mates. Whatever your reason for being there, just be there. ","venue":{"title":"Prince of Wales","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/prince-of-wales"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Poetry Jam  ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/urban-coffee-company/2013/06/06/poetry-jam","date_range":" 6 Jun 2013","description":"Join us for Poetry Jam! Coffee, cake and real talk. Everyone is invited to share, create, perform or listen and appreciate, featuring poets from the region and the \"mic\" is open for anyone to share.","venue":{"title":"Urban Coffee Company","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/urban-coffee-company"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Ed Smith","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/artrix/2013/06/07/ed-smith","date_range":" 7 Jun 2013","description":"Ed Smith took a double first in history at Cambridge, was a professional cricketer for 13 years and is now a columnist and features writer for The Times and writes the Left Field column in The New Statesman. He has also written four books with a sports theme.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Artrix ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/artrix"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"The Smalbroke Family","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/blakesely-hall/2013/06/09/the-smalbroke-family","date_range":" 9 Jun 2013","description":"By Marie Fogg","venue":{"title":"Blakesely Hall","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/blakesely-hall"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"The Weir","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-old-joint-stock/2013/06/10/the-weir","date_range":"10 Jun 2013","description":"Set in a grimy Dublin pub, The Weir presents an evening of comical, tragic, intense and lighthearted storytelling.\r\n\r\nA post-performance talk will be given 15 minutes after each performance and will be led by a member of the production team and cast.\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Old Joint Stock","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-old-joint-stock"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/birmingham-cathedral/2013/06/11/tuesday-talks","date_range":"11 Jun 2013","description":"Tuesday Talks are a long established part of the Cathedral calendar. We look at contemporary issues from a Biblical and Christian perspective. The pressures of working in the city can be enormous - an early start, deadlines, back-to-back appointments, endless meetings, and working into the early hours \u2013 can make it difficult to take time out and to grow as a Christian. \r\n\r\nTuesday Talks are a great opportunity both for the Christian and those wanting to look at the Christian faith to get to know Jesus better, and get to know other people working in the city centre. Talks begin at 1.10pm and last for 20-25 minutes.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Birmingham Cathedral","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/birmingham-cathedral"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/06/11/tuesday-talks","date_range":"11 Jun 2013","description":"Jill Ambler, Gallery Guide\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Barber Book Club","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/06/11/barber-book-club","date_range":"11 Jun 2013","description":"The ever popular Barber Book Club continues throughout the year, exploring literature related to themes within our permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.  We welcome ideas from participants for future book club sessions for October onwards.\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Philosophy Discussion with Kirk Surgener","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ort-cafe/2013/06/11/philosophy-discussion-with-kirk-surgener","date_range":"11 Jun 2013","description":"","venue":{"title":"Ort Cafe","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ort-cafe"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Lunchtime Lecture","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/06/12/lunchtime-lecture","date_range":"12 Jun 2013","description":"Martin Kileen, Rare Books Librarian, Cadbury Research Library\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Panel Discussion: Art & Object","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/06/12/panel-discussion-art-object","date_range":"12 Jun 2013","description":"Guest speakers discuss how artists have taken inspiration from traditional objects and the issues around display and status in an art gallery context, with reference to the current exhibitions of Tapa: Barkcloth paintings from the Pacific and the work of\r\nFran\u00e7ois Morellet. \r\n\r\nWith Samoan artist Rosanna Raymond, Professor Nicholas Thomas, Director of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge and Ikon Director, Jonathan Watkins. Places are free but should be reserved by calling Ikon on 0121 248 0708.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Understanding Art Part II: Representation and Non-Representation ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/06/13/understanding-art-part-ii-representation-and-non-representation","date_range":"13 Jun 2013","description":"Following the success of Understanding Art Part I, we return in June to explore the ways in which artists use representation and non-representation in their work. \r\n\r\nConsider the changing nature of realistic representation in portraiture at the Barber Institute, including works by Rembrandt and C\u00e9zanne. Take an in-depth look at Ikon\u2019s Fran\u00e7ois Morellet exhibition, and discuss the artist\u2019s use of abstract geometric pattern. Explore work by Australian artist Patricia Piccinini who creates an imaginative world of charming but unsettling sculptures. \r\n\r\nAimed at adults with an interest in art and art history. We recommend that you view the exhibitions before the talks start at 2pm. Understanding Art Part III takes place in November. \r\n\r\nBooking essential, please visit www.bookwhen.com/ikongallery or call Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711.\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Drawing & Poetry Party","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/06/13/drawing-poetry-party","date_range":"13 Jun 2013","description":"Relax with a glass of wine while listening to poetry \u2013 or have yourself sketched by artist Tom Jones, who will also be sketching people in situ, while being on hand to guide guests as they make their own sketches in similar styles.\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"The Soles of her Feet","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-old-joint-stock/2013/06/14/the-soles-of-her-feet","date_range":"14 Jun 2013","description":"Cassandra Wiggan writer and producer of 'The soles of her feet' has teamed up with Birmingham emerging artist to tell the fate of the young female through spoken word, visual arts, music and physical theatre.\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Old Joint Stock","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-old-joint-stock"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Introduction to Raj Yoga Meditation","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/friends-of-the-earth/2013/06/15/introduction-to-raj-yoga-meditation","date_range":"15 Jun 2013","description":" Raj Yoga is an ancient system of meditation and spiritual understanding. It enables us to return to a state of inner peace, personal power and self-worth by re-kindling the soul\u2019s original qualities. It provides many answers to age-old questions relating to our identity and purpose, and opens up a pathway to true peace of mind and a natural state of happiness.\r\n\r\nThe course includes:\r\n\r\n    The method and experience of meditation\r\n    Understanding the nature of the self and God\r\n    Making meditation and spirituality a practical part of your daily life\r\n\r\nRegister at: 0121 351 1381","venue":{"title":"Friends of the Earth","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/friends-of-the-earth"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Light From The Shadows - Audio Walk","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/sarehole-mill/2013/06/16/light-from-the-shadows-audio-walk","date_range":"16 Jun 2013","description":"**Every 30 minutes, last one at 3pm**\r\n\r\nLight From The Shadows is inspired by the people who wander through Moseley Bog regularly and by the life of JRR Tolkien who played there as a child. Music, voices and stories will provide an exciting audio experience and open up your imagination as you explore the bog\u2019s spectacular scenery. Borrow a MP3 from the tour\u2019s starting point, Sarehole Mill, and let your adventure begin! There\u2019s a lot of ground to explore so sensible footwear is advised.\r\n\r\nPlus there will be lots of other fun activities for all ages throughout the launch day. Go bug hunting, create a magic wand, build a den, sample a writing workshop, investigate the pond wildlife, and see free performances specially created for the day.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Sarehole Mill","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/sarehole-mill"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/birmingham-cathedral/2013/06/18/tuesday-talks","date_range":"18 Jun 2013","description":"Tuesday Talks are a long established part of the Cathedral calendar. We look at contemporary issues from a Biblical and Christian perspective. The pressures of working in the city can be enormous - an early start, deadlines, back-to-back appointments, endless meetings, and working into the early hours \u2013 can make it difficult to take time out and to grow as a Christian. \r\n\r\nTuesday Talks are a great opportunity both for the Christian and those wanting to look at the Christian faith to get to know Jesus better, and get to know other people working in the city centre. Talks begin at 1.10pm and last for 20-25 minutes.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Birmingham Cathedral","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/birmingham-cathedral"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."}]}